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Matthew 14:4-6
International Children’s Bible
Matthew 14:4-6
International Children’s Bible
4 Herod arrested John because he told Herod: “It is not right for you to have Herodias.” 5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people. They believed that John was a prophet.
6 On Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests. Herod was very pleased with her,
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Matthew 14:4-6
New International Version
Matthew 14:4-6
New International Version
4 for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.”(A) 5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.(B)
6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for the guests and pleased Herod so much
Matthew 14:4-6
English Standard Version
Matthew 14:4-6
English Standard Version
4 because John had been saying to him, (A)“It is not lawful for you to have her.” 5 And though he wanted to put him to death, (B)he feared the people, because they held him to be (C)a prophet. 6 But when Herod's (D)birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod,
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